Frisco- Trader Joes Pork Tenderloin !!!

The Trader Joes pork tenderloin has been a regular thing for me now for a couple of years.

I would have never bought it if I didn't see a guy putting about 6 of them in his cart. I ask him what he did with them..... his answer was "anything"....... Roast it, grill it, stir fry, whole or sliced.

This is a plastic wrapped loin..... I was leery because in the past I had bought a plastic wrapped loin at a grocery store and it was very SALTY!!!

The Trader Joes one has been very consistent, very tender and moist and takes seasoning very well !!!

Give it a try if you haven't !!!

frisco

Will do. I have like the carne asada from Trader Joe's. Same deal - in the package and nicely seasoned. Grill, bake, pan fry... it all works.

Is the Trader Joes brand available in supermarkets or must it be ordered online? I live in Maryland. Do you think the markets here carry it?

psychoticparrot

I'm sure that other pork tenderloins could be just fine.

I just had a bad experience with a salty one from another grocery store.

frisco

Unfortunately Trader Joe's brands are only available at Trader Joe's. I LOVE these tenderloins!! Like Frisco said, I've had some inconsistent quality (salty, dry, no flavor) when I've gotten them at the grocery stores but Trader's is the same each time. Lunch today is their meatless meatballs :)

I don't buy Trader Joe's brand but do buy pork tenderloins on a regular. They are an awesome source of protein. We use them for tacos quite often, with low carb tortillas of course.

Looks delicious. I'm definitely going to try TJ's tenderloin. Thank you!

I just googled Trader Joe's in Maryland. There's one in Towson, just north of Baltimore. Guess where I'll be heading soon!

psychoticparrot

What is your favorite recipe for the tenderloin?

It changes, but on this day I would probably say..... Rosemary, salt, pepper, garlic powder and roast the whole thing.

On another day I'd say sliced into medallions..... salt, pepper, onion powder and harissa spice blend and grill them.

But most times I roast the whole thing with just salt, pepper, garlic powder..... basic...... than I eat off it for a couple of days with different flavorings.

• Cubed and warmed up with taco sauce with an egg on top for a breakfast.
• Chopped up with some cheese in a lettuce wrap.
• Thin sliced and throw it in an Asian stir fry at the last minute.
• Chopped up for salad or slaw.

Many possibilities !!!!

frisco